The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1887-11-16
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL.
Notes on the Lesson for Novem-
Der 40" Judgment
and Mercy"

in the eleventh chapter of Matthew, from the
twentieth to the thirteth verses lime, A. ID.
% Summer or early autumn. Place, in
Galilee, probably at Capernaum.
SPECIAL MENTION
Cho-ra-zim-A ride of three miles west
ward along tho shore OF the Sea OF Galilee
brought me to the ruins of large town
IL Wa, encompassed by such dense Jungle
OF thorns, tnisties aud rank weeds, that 1
had 10 employ 30 ne shepherds to open pas
sage Tor me- Clamberlng TO the top of u shat
tered wall, was able to overlook the whole
site. What scene OF desolation was that!
Not house, not wall, not a solitary pillar
remains standing. Broken columns, hewn
stones, sculptured slabs OF marble, ana great
shapciess heaps OF rubbish, half concealed by
thorns and brlars, alone serve 10 mark the site
or great and rich city. The Arabian does
not feed his flock there. Not sound fell
upon my ear as l stood amid those ruins, save
the gentle murmur OF each wave as it broke
upon the pebbly beach, and the mournful
signing OF the summon breeze through sun
scorched branches; rot that is the place where
Chorazin once stoodl Chorazin heard but re-
Jected the words of mercy from the lips of it's
Lord, and he pronounced its doom. -ReV. DR..
Porter
Bethsaida. Views: Q) The ancient view:
but one place, namely, on the western shore.
This involved difficulty in explaining Mark q:
namely, "Bethsaida of Galiiee," on the west
ern shore; ~Beths aida Julias," on the eastern
shore 81 The latest and best view: one
place situated at the northern end of the lake
ON both sides of the inlet, hence partly in
Galilee, and yet on the site of Bethsaida -Juias
and on the eastern shore of the lake (Schaff
The word Bethsaida means house of hunt
ing or fishing. Ii was once the home of An
drew and Peter, James and John, and Philip.
Like Chorazn, this city is desolate, because
or Its rejection OF Christ
Tyre and SidoR Ancient and celebrated
commercial cities, on the northeastern shores
or the Mediterranean sea, lying north of
Palestine and the latter the northernmost
As their wealth and prosperity engendered
luxury and It's concomitant evis-lrreliglon
and moral degeneracy-their overthrow was
repeatedly foretold in ancient prophecy, aud
once and again fulfilled by victorious enc
mics. Yet they We're rebuilt. and at this
time were in a fourishing condition q. f.
and b. These wealthy cities, situated
north of Palestine, on the Mediterranean sea,
so often the subject of prophecy, had been
chasused by Gods Judgment under Nobuchad-
nezzar and Alexander, but still existed Acts
II: %; 81: 3, z; %: i (Alford) The guilt
OF Tyre, Sdon, and Sodom is in this passage
represented as less, first, because their inhab-
lants occupied less advanced position than
did the Jews at the time of Christ; and, Sec
only, because that which was divine APP
peared to them III far less glorious form.
stroyed during the dark ages, but new city
of about ten thousand inhabitants has sprung
up near the ruins of each.
Cdpernaum.- was situated on the north
western shore Of the Sea of Galilee, directly
on the route of travel between Damasc Gu, and
the Mediterranean. After Jesus was repulsed
from Nazareth duke 4: l6-3ll he chose It for
his home Here many of his miracles were
wrought as the healing of the centurions
servant Matt s: 81; Simon's wife's mother
Matt - tlA al.,f N.N& N.
demoniac duke A. 33) IL is now III utter
ruin, and its location ia undecided between
Tel Hum and Khan Ainysh, three miles north.
SdckctoM aud Ashes -Sackcloth is u coarse
texture of dark color made of Ipoats hair.
1t was worn by mourners In a garm snt re-
semblng sack III shape, with hoes for tbs
arms. 1t was also usual to strew ashes on
the head a symbol of mourning. See .
Kings 6: 80; Job Is: Is; 2 Sam IS: 10
PHILOSOPHY OF THE PLAN OF SALVATION"
" 2S-3I Come unto me. He who alone is
abe to help ALL grac. ously invites all Labor
and are hedUy-tader. The active and passive
sides of human misery those that are toiliug
and struggling, and those that are burdened
nd suffering. wiU giUe / is emphatic,
and thus Christ claims 10 be able and willing
to save Rest /. negative description.
ID Rest not lethargy. condition IN which
the powers of the soul are quickened, rem
dered alive to its capaclties duties, and priv
lleges. c9 Rest, not inactivity. Release from
WcaIluess IMAM from Ia DOT. (ol hest,
not confinement Not isolation or routine az
Rest, not leisure. Not \ brief season OF re-
laxatlon, but a lasting state Of peace and
strength. =. positive description. Cd
Rest that is, peace Conscience n at ease
The mind is satisfied The heart is filled with
love C2) Rest, that Is, fearlessness. Not only
Is there present satisfaction, but assured con-
idence III the future C}) Rest that is, forti-
tude. The burden may not be removed, but
Christ gives us such temper that we are as
happy with our burden as though we were
without 1t (f Rest, that is, security. He
shields us from every adverse power. He
gives US ground for our confidence Stems
and Twigs) Take N.Y. yoke. We must not
only come to Him. but become one with Him,
submitting to His law and leadership. Learn
OF NE. From His teaching and example and
by His indwelling. For I am meek and
accepted teacher. Shall ind rest.
The rest of forgiveness; the rest
of confidence; the rest of love; the
rest of peace; rest from guilt and fear; from
the tyranny of sin; from the terrors of super
sttion; from the oppressive rule of men;
from the dread of death. Yoke is easy Lit
orally useful, and therefore acceptable and
therefore easy. l. 1t is easy, as it is a rat on
al service; consonant 10 right reason, though
contradictory to depraved nature. 2 Easy
as it is a spiritual service; delightful to a
spiritual mind 8 Easy, as il is all assisted
service; considering that we work not in our
own bUcuRu III uOus. Easy, when
once il is an accustomed service; though hard
to beginners, it is easy to professors; the far
Their we walk the sweeter is our way B.
Easy, as it is the most gainful service; hav-
ing the assurance Of an eternal weigh, of
glory as the reward of our obedience (I3ur-
kit'.) Burden is light Because he gives us
strength TO bear il, himself helps us in bearing
it, and brings us to endless peace and Joy by
bearing 1T
PRACTICAL THOUGHTS
l. II mercy is neglected, judgment will
come COZ
= We may have abundant means of saliva
tion and yet be unsaved (2l-24.
8 There will be the heaviest judgment on
those who have sinned against the greatest
light aud opportunities (22-24l
4 Worldly pride, self- conceit, and pride of
party, blind us to the truth OF the gospel C25.
3 We must become babes in simplicity
and docilty, If we would understand the teach
ing of Jesus (25).
6 Jesus is the highest and completest reve-
lation of God to man 20.
z. There is mercy for all; but we must
come TO Jesus take His yoke upon ~ and
learn OF Him, il we would enjoy it and find
rest 10 our souls.
4 V. 20 There are many mysteries in life
as to which we can only trust our Fathers
wisdom and love.
Subject of lesson for Nov. %, sJesus and
the Sabbath" Matt. II: LA
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